Golden Manuka Honey Smoothie Bowl with Turmeric & Chia
A gut-friendly, anti-inflammatory breakfast bowl sweetened with NZ Manuka honey
A creamy, vibrant smoothie bowl combining frozen banana, oat milk and yoghurt with anti-inflammatory turmeric and a generous drizzle of UMF Manuka honey. Finished with chia for texture and kiwi and seeds for crunch — a trendy, gut-supporting breakfast or brunch bowl.
Timing
Cook Time: PT0M
Prep Time: PT10M
Total Time: PT10M
Active Time: PT8M
Ingredients
1
cup
frozen banana
(Notes: sliced, for creaminess)
1/2
cup
rolled oats
(Notes: gluten-free if desired)
1
cup
oat milk
(Notes: chilled)
1/2
cup
natural yoghurt
(Notes: Greek or coconut yoghurt for probiotics; dairy-free if preferred)
1
tbsp
ground turmeric
(Notes: or 1.5 tsp fresh grated turmeric)
1
tsp
ground ginger
(Notes: or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
1/2
tsp
ground black pepper
(Notes: helps curcumin absorption)
2
tbsp
chia seeds
(Notes: adds fibre and thickens the bowl)
2
tbsp
Manuka honey
(Notes: UMF 15+ (MGO ≈250); add to taste, avoid heating)
1
kiwi
(Notes: peeled and sliced for topping)
1
tbsp
toasted pumpkin seeds
(Notes: for crunch)
1/2
tsp
ground cinnamon
(Notes: optional garnish)
Instructions
Step 1
Add the frozen banana, rolled oats, oat milk and natural yoghurt to a high-speed blender. Add turmeric, ginger, black pepper and chia seeds.
Tip: Use chilled oat milk and a tightly packed cup of frozen banana for a thick, creamy texture.
Timing: PT1M
Step 2
Blend on high until smooth and spoonable. Stop to scrape down the sides and pulse again if needed.
Tip: If the mix is too stiff, add a tablespoon of oat milk at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Timing: PT30S
Step 3
Taste the smoothie and add the Manuka honey. Blend briefly to incorporate — avoid heating the honey to preserve active properties.
Tip: Start with 1 tablespoon of Manuka honey and add more if you prefer a sweeter bowl.
Timing: PT20S
Step 4
Spoon the golden mixture into two bowls. Arrange kiwi slices and toasted pumpkin seeds on top. Drizzle an extra 1/2–1 tsp Manuka honey over each bowl.
Tip: A small extra drizzle of Manuka enhances flavour and presentation — add at the end, not into hot ingredients.
Timing: PT1M
Step 5
Let the bowls sit for 3–5 minutes so the chia can develop texture, or refrigerate up to 15 minutes for a firmer bowl. Finish with a light dusting of cinnamon and serve.
Tip: For a smoothie 'to-go', pour into a jar, seal and leave to thicken in the fridge overnight.
Timing: PT5M